In this subject students focus on Society, People and Place. We deal with the structure of Australian society, examining issues related to the changing demographic and socio-economic status of populations, and the way in which space and social structures in society interact to shape the quality of life and a sense of place for Australian people. Students will be introduced to a range of debates and social policies related to current issues such as an ageing population, population size, internal migration, immigration, and a declining workforce base. Comparisons of the issues and the implication of major demographic and socio-economic trends will be made between metropolitan, regional and rural Australia, and other countries. Students will also be introduced to the theoretical foundations of regional community and community development, and the link between policy, practice and the understanding of the broader population characteristics and debates outlined above.

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